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Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens)
A thin blue dragonfly sits on a narrow leaf of grass
Close-up of a blue-tailed damselfly sitting on the grass near the water
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Couple of damselflies placed on leaves next to each other. The male is blue and the female in the background is brown.
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A The beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) dragonfly sitting on a grass straw
Tiny blue damselfly on grass.
A small blue dragonfly on a green leaf
Adult male of blue dragonfly Calopteryx virgo, beautiful demoiselle, sitting on grass leaf above the river water
Male banded demoiselle damselfly resting in the reeds along the river Stour near Sudbury in Suffolk.
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Tot 30-36mm, Ab. 25-30mm, Hw 19-24mm.\n\nA robust, dark, ‘blue-tailed damselfly’, usually found sitting away from the shore on floating vegetation, particularly water-lilies.\nWidespread over much of Europe except the far S and N, with a more northerly distribution than similar Small Redeye.\nBehaviour: Flies earlier in the season than Small Redeye, peaking about a month earlier, and usually keeps abdomen straight. In fine weather, males patrol low over water or sit on floating leaves, where they fight for strategic positions near open areas. They quickly move to nearby vegetation when the sun goes in, often\nlanding in trees. Eggs are laid, while in tandem, into stems and leaves of floating and sometimes emergent plants. Egg-laying often underwater, still in tandem.\nBreeding habitat: Closely associated with floating leaves, typically water-lilies, but also pondweeds and other floating vegetation.\nFavored sites include larger ponds, lakes and flooded mineral workings, canals, large drains and slow-flowing rivers, with floating leaves of water lilies or pondweeds.\nFlight Season: From April to August, with a peak in June.\nDistribution: M. Europe, except the Mediterranean and the far North.\n\nThis is a quite common Species in the Netherlands for the described Habitats.
Migrant hawker (Aeshna mixta) resting on reed grass.
A common blue damselfly perching on a green leaf against a green background.
Calopteryx splendens resting on a leaf at the water's edge. . Side view. Patternless bokeh above water
This very aesthetic variety of dragonfly is called \
Anamorphic blue dragonfly Arrow Southern (Coenagrion mercuriale). Blue Damselfly Coenagrionidae insect on a green herb leaf. Natural background with selective focus.
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Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) attacking male azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella).
The banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is often found along slow-flowing streams and rivers
Tot 33-37mm, Ab 23-25mm, Hw 29-32mm.Large, broad, club-tailed species, Males often perch on lilypads. They are dark, marked with white highlights on the face, waist and at the tips of the wings and abdomen. This makes identification through binoculars easy.Behavior:Both sexes fly actively over open water, frequently resting on floating vegetation (Nuphar, Nymphaea, Potamogeton), where mating may also take place. Male often raises clubbed tail.Occurrence:Occurrence is scattered and populations are normally rather small. May be abundant locally.Habitat:Pools and lakes with moderate nutrient levels and rich aquatic vegetation.Flight Season: Mid May to early August; most abundant in June.This Picture is made in the Weerribbenn (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2025.
From the dazzling flight of dragonflies to the diligent work of honeybees, insects and spiders play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. These small creatures support pollination, pest control, and biodiversity, reminding us of the importance of sustainable practices to protect their habitats and ensure a thriving planet for all.Location: Asola , New Delhi (India)
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Tropical condition, Dragon fly is in botanic garden.
Detailed macro image of a vibrant blue dragonfly perched on a thin grass blade in natural surroundings.
The striking elegance of a metallic black and blue dragonfly resting on a vibrant green leaf. Its slender body glistens in the sunlight, with iridescent hues that shift with the light
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